Experience the canals and coffeeshops of Amsterdam on your Amsterdam city break

There are many reasons why the Dutch city of Amsterdam is such a winner with Brits heading overseas. However, Amsterdam's popularity is about much more than just money, with the 'floating city' being a unique destination not only in Europe, but the world.



Whether you plan your Amsterdam break in the busy tourist seasons or the colder months when prices are lower and crowds are scarcer, you'll find a wealth of attractions and experiences in the city all year round, some of which have big reputations to live up to. While many people are drawn to Amsterdam for its peerless museums and romantic canals, others are curious to discover some of its other charms, in particular the city’s famous coffeeshops.



Coffeeshops are as diverse as any other facet of Amsterdam, ranging from loud and colourful venues aimed at foreign visitors to more modest and homely places frequented mostly by locals. The shops are popular with many tourists visiting Amsterdam, although before visiting tourists should be warned that cannabis can be smoked freely in these coffeeshops, and as such are not suitable for families or those who would rather avoid being around the practice completely.

Amsterdam's winding canals are another famous feature of the city, and they don't only have to be admired from the streets - especially when it's so easy to charter a boat within the city. Treat your partner to a candlelit meal and champagne below decks on a romantic Amsterdam city break, or see the sights of the city when taking a trip by day. Because of the fact that many of the city's most iconic buildings were built along the banks of the canals during the Dutch Golden Age, you can benefit from the best viewpoint possible with a canal boat.



Amsterdam is famous for its museums too, meaning there's plenty to keep you occupied even if the weather makes outdoor activities less of a possibility. For insights into Dutch culture, pay a visit to the impressive Rijksmuseum, or learn more about the city's most famous painter at the Van Gogh Museum. Amsterdam has at least one museum for everyone, and you're bound to find something that appeals to even the most obscure tastes when taking time to wander the city streets.